Background: Levamisole (LEV) has been successfully used to maintain remission in steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS). When compared to LEV, the costs of other immunosuppressive agents are more than tenfold. There is no uniform agreement on the duration of therapy and most authorities recommend 12 months of LEV.
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